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• AI in Balance: Weighing the Benefits and Drawbacks of AI in Early Childhood Teacher Education

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    23 Oct 2026
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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  AI in Balance: Weighing the Benefits and Drawbacks of AI in Early Childhood Teacher Education

  October 23, 2026

  11am to 12pm PT

  12pm to 1pm MT

  1pm to 2pm CT

  2pm to 3pm ET

  
  

  Join ACCESS and NAECTE for our Fall 2026 joint call examining the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in early childhood teacher preparation. This 60-minute session features a panel of higher education faculty sharing practical outcomes, ethical considerations, and lessons learned from integrating AI into coursework. Together, we'll weigh the efficiencies of these tools against their potential risks to candidate learning, field practice, and program integrity—followed by an open Q&A with attendees.

  
  

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• Updates on the Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education

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    12 Nov 2026
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    12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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  Updates on the Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education

  Date:  November 12, 2026

  ACCESS plays a leading role in elevating early childhood education by advancing high-quality teacher preparation and strong workforce standards nationwide. Through its work with the Unifying Framework, ACCESS supports clear career pathways, unified competencies, and equitable compensation for early educators. The organization actively represents higher education on the Commission for Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education, ensuring associate degree pathways remain central to national progress. Join us to hear key updates on the Commission's work and discover how these national efforts are shaping the profession.

  Time (in various time zones):

  • 9:15am to 10am PT
  • 10:15am to 11am MT
  • 11:15am to 12pm CT
  • 12:15pm to 1pm  ET

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